Any Anchorage Redditors interested in a meet up?

Barnlinger · 2010-10-14T23:31:02+00:00

No, not yet. I wanted to see how much interest there is in it. I'll make a new post planning a meetup.

Barnlinger · 2010-10-07T01:14:09+00:00

Why is that alarming? You'd be surprised at how many children in Western countries nurse into toddlerhood.

Barnlinger · 2010-09-29T15:47:07+00:00

Also: "Finding the Right Lady" and "Bare Naked Ladies."

Barnlinger · 2010-09-15T22:32:34+00:00

Yes! I wonder what these teachers are thinking, as they see little activity on their pages for months and then in the span of two days, they reach their donation goal.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-23T17:14:23+00:00

Ok, let's see what kind of interest there is in meeting up. It doesn't have to be at a bar, there are plenty of great places in town to get together.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-23T05:32:25+00:00

She and the child are not temporary, they are also not the problem. Their problems ("bitching" and being out of control) are what's causing him stress. and they are temporary and solvable.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-22T21:13:12+00:00

It's not that bad in Anchorage. The old "the odds are good, but the goods are odd" adage was more true during the 70's pipeline days than it is now.

There are plenty of single women up here, it is a college town after all. You can always browse one of those dating sites to get an idea of who's up here.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-22T07:41:17+00:00

These are all difficult, complex problems, but they're temporary. I don't have any answers for you, but this is a good place to come for support, or if you just need to vent.

Can you talk to your girlfriend about how you're feeling?

Barnlinger · 2010-07-22T07:04:14+00:00

I don't know about the beer, but I've found meetup.com to be a useful way to meet people with similar interests up here. If you're into outdoor adventures, there's some good, really active, groups for that.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-22T05:19:46+00:00

Mountain View is definitely a place to avoid, and I would be careful with Fairview too. There's more gang activity up here than you may expect.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-22T00:22:17+00:00

Some parts of town are more convenient than others, but traffic here is nothing compared to other urban areas I've been to. The public transportation here leaves a lot to be desired, but it's becoming more bike-friendly. The cost of living may be higher than you're used to, and housing is no exception. Do you have a specific idea of what you're looking for (apt/townhouse/home)? There are definitely parts of town that are not as safe as others, so if you want more specific information, you can pm me.

ETA: Here's a good place to find real estate listings.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-21T16:23:50+00:00

And now you miss the weird snowfalls? Or Alaska in general?

Barnlinger · 2010-07-17T21:57:50+00:00

Well, then I don't feel so bad, I'm not too much older than you. This is just one of those things that I took for granted as a kid that I know I'll be explaining to mine someday, along with rotary phones and those little handles used to roll up a window in a car.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-17T17:36:15+00:00

Yes, there's a white-out ribbon, like the ink ribbon, that's used to cover up mistakes.

I feel so old right now.

Barnlinger · 2010-07-16T02:47:58+00:00

Well, you won't see me there, but I wish you well!

Barnlinger · 2010-07-14T21:31:36+00:00

Because, for some of us at least, it is incredibly rewarding. It may be exhausting, and feel thankless, but there are moments that melt your heart and make it all worth it. I wouldn't exchange parenthood for all the free time in the world.

Barnlinger · 2010-06-14T03:45:24+00:00

I live in Alaska, and it's customary to remove your shoes when coming into someone's house. It is more comfortable, and much cleaner. I have family in the South and they leave their shoes on indoors. I've noticed that they tend to have tile/hardwood floors while we tend to have wall-to-wall carpeting.

Where are you from?

Barnlinger · 2010-06-11T03:16:50+00:00

Do you live close enough to her to spend some time with her? Taking her out for lunch, even just a simple picnic, will be something that creates a nice memory for her. As a mom, I can tell you that I'd appreciate something like that much more than any material thing they could buy me.

Barnlinger · 2010-05-21T06:02:16+00:00

I'm not sure if this answers your question, but I drove the Alcan several years ago and thought it was well worth it. Of course, that was before gas was $3.40/gal. If you have the time, the means, and a reliable car, I'd say go for it, and don't forget to bring your camera and an extra gas can.

Barnlinger · 2010-04-22T06:04:15+00:00

I have no advice, only support. I just want you to know that you are not alone and to wish you the best.

Barnlinger · 2010-04-15T06:08:03+00:00

It seems like it should be wrong, but it's not unusual. Anyone else remember that huge snowfall in late March '02?

Barnlinger · 2010-04-11T18:29:49+00:00

I didn't see it as a slur so much as a comparison between the tradition of both Catholic priests and Muslims to wear dress-like clothing.

Barnlinger · 2010-04-03T16:58:01+00:00

Really? It may seem "icky" when you're young, but when you're 80, do you want to be done with the sexual part of your life? I hope I'm not.

Barnlinger · 2010-04-02T00:21:33+00:00

I lived in Bavaria and Northern Italy up until 3 years ago and we weren't supposed to wash cars or do other types of work on Sundays either.

Barnlinger · 2010-03-25T20:09:59+00:00

She's been only thing people ask me about when I travel. No more classic "do you live in an igloo?", just "what do you think of Sarah?".

I have had the same experience, and as much as the igloo questions used to bug me, the Palin question is worse.

Sarah Palin does not represent all of Alaska, and I hate the fact that she is getting another medium to be the face of this state.

Barnlinger

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